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      Liverpool find alternative to Xabi Alonso as next manager with Barcelona and Bayern Munich also in hunt for new boss

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      LIVERPOOL are on the hunt to find an alternative to Xabi Alonso as the next manager at Anfield.The Bayern Leverkusen boss has become highly popular amongst the major European clubs who are also seeking his signature.
      Jurgen Klopp is set to leave Anfield at the end of the seasonCredit: Rex
      Bayern Munich boss Xabi Alonso have been lined up as the favourite to replace KloppCredit: Getty
      And Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim has emerged as another candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp who is set to leave the Reds in the summer.
      While he has been regarded as the club’s biggest target after his astonishing unbeaten season at Leverkusen.
      The Spaniard is lined up to win the club’s first-ever title which has made him very popular at every major club in Europe – including Bayern Munich, Barcelona and also Manchester United and Real Madrid.
      Should Alonso opt to go elsewhere Amorim is the next most desirable replacement of Klopp.
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      The Portuguese boss has excelled at Sporting restoring the success the clubs have failed to recoup after decades of domination by Porto and Benfica.
      Compared to Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi who has been lined up as an alternative to Alonso, Amorim is now the favourable choice.
      Despite the 39-year-old having less than five years of top-flight managerial experience and never coached outside Portugal.
      Amorim has become popular with Sporting but he was a former player to Lisbon rivals Benfica.
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      A former midfielder he made 154 appearances for the Primera Liga giants and made earned 14 caps for Portugal.
      After hanging up his boots in 2017 he began his coaching career at Primera Liga side Casa Pia.
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      He was appointed as head coach at Braga B before taking charge of the first team in December 2019 winning the 2020 Taca da Liga.
      Then in March 2020 Amorim was appointed manager of Sporting for a managerial transfer worth £8.65 million becoming the third-most expensive manager ever.
      He guided the club to a double of the Taca da Liga and the Primeira Liga, ending the latter’s 19-year league title drought. 
      Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim is now another candidate to become the new boss at LiverpoolCredit: Alamy More

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      My dad is a Real Madrid icon… now I’m playing alongside Barcelona legend Lionel Messi at Inter Miami after transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend David Beckham has welcomed a promising young ace to his Inter Miami side.And the youngster is set for an exciting adventure as he will be linking up with eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.
      Federico Redondo has joined Lionel Messi at Inter MiamiCredit: https://www.instagram.com/fede.redondo/
      Federico is the son of Real Madrid legend Fernando Redondo
      The Argentine will also be rubbing shoulders with some of Messi’s most legendary Barcelona teammates in Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
      But hanging out with football icons is nothing new for Federico Redondo, 21, as he grew up in that environment as the son of the legendary Fernando Redondo.
      Fernando enjoyed a stunning 19-year career that saw him dazzling the crowds around the world during his time at Real Madrid, AC Milan and Argentina.
      And now Federico is looking to follow in his dad’s footsteps, starting in the MLS.
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      Inter Miami announced they signed the midfielder from Argentinos Juniors, which is the same club where Fernando’s career kicked off.
      The Argentina Under-23 international has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with a club option to extend until 2028.
      Federico has penned a youth contract and the paperwork is expected to be completed once his visa is finalised.
      Inter Miami chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson said: “We’re pleased to bring an exciting young midfielder like Federico to Inter Miami.
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      “He’s a very promising player who is sharp with the ball at his feet, and shows awareness out of possession.
      “We believe in his potential, but also feel he will immediately be a strong addition to our squad as we look to build on our successes in 2024.”
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      Federico joined Argentinos Juniors in 2013 at the tender age of 10 years old and spent nine years in the youth ranks.
      The defensive midfielder made his senior debut in 2022 and went on to amass two goals as well as two assists in 58 appearances.
      Federico said: “I’m very happy to join a Club that is growing so much. It’s a great opportunity to share the pitch with top players.
      “I’m looking forward to integrating in the group with my teammates. We have to go step by step but always dream big.” More

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      Inside Dani Alves’ Spanish prison with its own swimming pool that John McAfee likened to ‘the Hilton’ before his death

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      DANI ALVES will serve his rape sentence in a Spanish prison a famous former convict likened to a “Hilton” hotel.The former Barcelona and Brazil defender was this week found guilty of raping a woman in a Spanish nightclub on New Year’s Eve in December 2022.
      Ex-Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves has been found guilty of rapeCredit: AFP
      The 40-year-old has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years behind barsCredit: AFP
      Alves will serve his sentence at the Brians 2 Prison outside of BarcelonaCredit: REUTERS
      The prison is not the most intimidating in comparison to othersCredit: DEPARTAMENT DE JUSTICA
      Alves, who protested his innocence throughout the trial, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years behind bars for the vile attack.
      The 40-year-old will serve his sentence at the Brians 2 prison, where he’s been on remand since January 2.
      The prison, which was opened in 2007 to help overcrowding in other penitentiaries, is home to 1500 inmates.
      But it’s not your run-of-the-mill prison.
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      Brians 2, which is just over 20 miles away from Barcelona city centre, includes a massive swimming pool for convicts to keep cool during the sweltering summer months.
      Alves, according to reports, is set to share the prison with a former bodyguard of his old Brazil team-mate Ronaldinho.
      Marca claims Ronaldinho’s former protector – a man named Coutinho – is also behind bars at Brians 2 following a conviction for sexual assault.
      The most famous resident of the prison was antivirus software pioneer John McAfee, who died in its walls in June 2021.
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      Anti-virus pioneer John McAfee likened Brians 2 to a ‘Hilton’ hotelCredit: AP
      McAfee – who was locked up in Brians 2 in October 2021 – faced multiple charges of fraud, money laundering and tax evasion in America before his death.
      And he was pleasantly surprised by the conditions of what proved to be his home for the final days of his life.
      Dani Alves’ model ex Joana Sanz arrives at court to reveal what ‘drunk’ ex-Barcelona star told her moments after ‘rape’
      He said: “Life in Spanish prisons is like the Hilton compared to the abject surrealism and dehumanization of American prisons.
      “Here I am treated as a human being instead of a number.”
      Although it’s a far cry from most prisons, Brians 2 has experienced its fair share of violence.
      Before McAfee’s arrest, a prisoner – who had been jailed for sexually exploiting minors and disabled individuals – was stabbed 29 times in his chest, neck and abdomen.
      An inmate with mental health problems also attacked his fellow inmates and staff in April 2020 before eventually being restrained.
      Multiple-time LaLiga and Champions League winner Alves vehemently denied his accusers’ claims before being sentenced to hard time.
      He admitted to having sexual intercourse with the victim at the plush Sutton nightclub and claimed it was consensual.
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      Prosecutors for the State and the victim had sought heftier punishments for Alves, demanding nine and 12-year sentences respectfully.
      Alves and his legal team plan to appeal his sentence. More

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      Dani Alves’ ex-wife Joana Sanz looks defiant in selfie posted MINUTES after former Barcelona star found guilty of rape

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      DANI Alves’ estranged wife Joana Sanz posted a glowing selfie just minutes after the former footballer was found guilty of rape.The Spanish model appeared unfazed in the snap she uploaded on her Instagram story – just a few minutes after the sentence of her ex-husband was announced.
      Joana Sanz posted the selfie a few minutes after Alves’ sentenceCredit: instagram/@joanasanz
      The Brazilian footballer was found guilty of raping a woman at a nightclub in BarcelonaCredit: Reuters
      The Spanish model posted a photo of herself holding a coffeeCredit: instagram/joanasanz
      Sanz testified in court Alves “smelled of alcohol” after arriving home the night of December 30Credit: Getty
      Sanz, who is in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria for an advertisement shoot, according to El Español, posted a series of snaps on Instagram.
      In one of them she shared a photo of herself holding a coffee as she is surrounded by makeup tools.
      The model testified in court earlier this month that her ex-husband “smelled of alcohol” and “he bumped into several pieces of furniture and collapsed on the bed” when he arrived home the night of December 30.
      This morning the ex-Barcelona star, 40, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for raping a woman in the toilets of the nightclub Sutton in Barcelona.
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      He was also ordered to pay the victim £130,000 (150,000 euros) and to stay away from her for nine-and-a-half years.
      The court said in a statement: “The sentence considers that it has been proven that the victim did not consent and that there is evidence, in addition to the testimony of the plaintiff, to consider the rape proven.”
      State prosecutors were seeking nine years while the lawyers representing Alves’s accuser wanted 12 years.
      Alves, who has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest last year, was then transferred back to Brians 2 prison.
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      Speaking outside the court, Alves’s lawyer Inés Guardiola said they were planning to appeal the sentence.
      She told reporters:” Four and a half years is much better than 9 and 12 that the accusation requested, but we are going to appeal because I still believe in Mr. Alves’ innocence. 
      Dani Alves’ model ex Joana Sanz arrives at court to reveal what ‘drunk’ ex-Barcelona star told her moments after ‘rape’
      “We are going to review the sentence, but I can tell you that we are going to appeal.
      “We continue to believe in the innocence of Mr. Alves. He already knows the sentence and is whole.
      “We will defend his innocence to the end.”
      Alves had appeared before court two weeks ago and denied the allegations insisting the encounter had been consensual. 
      He denied any wrongdoing, telling his defence lawyer that he is “not that type of man”.
      The three-day trial at Barcelona’s Audiencia Provincial Court saw the victim, witnesses and experts testifying.
      His accuser told the prosecution that she had willingly entered the bathroom with him, but that he forced her to stay after she wanted to leave.
      During the first day of the footballer’s trial, a friend and cousin of his accuser claimed he also groped them in the VIP area.
      The two women claim he then invited their friend, the alleged rape victim, to follow him through a separate door after flirting with her.
      The dad-of-two has made repeated bail requests but they have all been turned down, with judges saying his alleged victim’s version of events was coherent and pointing out Alves had changed his story several times as the evidence authorities have against him has emerged.
      He was sacked by Mexican side UNAM Pumas following his arrest after he flew back to Barcelona to attend his mother-in-law’s funeral.
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      As well as two spells at Barcelona, Alves has played for Seville, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Sao Paulo.
      Sanz claimed her ex-husband stumbled on furniture after coming home that nightCredit: Instagram @joanasanz
      Alves was transferred back to Brian 2 prison after the sentencingCredit: EPA More

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      Dani Alves news — Ex-Barcelona star to appeal court decision after being found guilty of rape

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      FORMER Barcelona star Dani Alves has been jailed for more than four years after being found guilty of raping a woman in a Spanish nightclub.The court ordered that Alves pay £130,000 (150,000 euros) to the victim and sentenced him to four and a half years behind bars.
      “The sentence considers that it has been proven that the victim did not consent, and that there is evidence, in addition to the testimony of the plaintiff, to consider the rape proven,” the court said in a statement.
      The Brazilian right-back has denied the allegations and is set to appeal the decision.
      Alves previously admitted to having sex with a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022 but insisted it was consensual.
      Follow our live blog below for the latest news and updates…
      Alves’ wife posts selfie a few minutes after sentencing
      Dani Alves’ estranged wife Joana Sanz posted a glowing selfie just minutes after the former footballer was found guilty of rape.
      The Spanish model appeared unfazed in the snap she uploaded on her Instagram story – just a few minutes after the sentence of her ex-husband was announced.
      Sanz, who is in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria for an advertisement shoot, according to El Español, posted a series of snaps on Instagram.

      Copy linkCopiedAlves reportedly asked Neymar for help
      Dani Alves contacted his friend and former teammate Neymar Jr for financial and legal help, according to Brazilian media.
      UOL Esporte reported earlier this year that Neymar’s father, Neymar Sr, gave Alves money to help pay a €150,000 fine to the Spanish courts for “mitigating compensation for damaged caused.”
      Alves also reportedly appointed Gustavo Xisto, a long-serving legal representative for Neymar Sr’s businesses, as his lawyer in June last year.
      Alves and Neymar Jr were teammates at Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazilian national team.
      Credit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedWho is Dani Alves?
      Alves’s new life behind bars is a far cry from his career as a footballer, which included him playing as a right-back for La Liga side Barcelona.
      During his time on the pitch, he won six La Liga titles, two Ligue 1 titles and the Serie A.
      Alves also won the UEFA Champions League on three occasions while playing for Barcelona in 2009, 2011 and 2015.
      After a successful spell in Spain, Alves moved to Juventus in 2016 on a free transfer.
      He helped the Turin club to a League title, a Coppa Italia and was an important part of the side that reached the 2017 UEFA Champions League final, losing to Real Madrid.
      After just one season in Italy, Alves joined French side Paris Saint-Germain, where he enjoyed further trophy success.
      Copy linkCopiedWhat has Dani Alves been found guilty of?
      Dani Alves has been found guilty of raping a woman in the toilet of a Barcelona nightclub.
      The Brazilian defender was accused of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub on December 30, 2022.
      He has previously confirmed he had sex with a woman in the nightclub’s toilet but insisted it was consensual.
      Alves has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest in January 2023.
      He has now been jailed for four and a half years.
      Copy linkCopiedHow long will Dani Alves go to jail for?
      Alves was sentenced to four-and-a-half years behind bars for rape.
      The court also ordered Alves to pay £130K (150,000 euros) in compensation to the victim.
      The ruling included a nine-and-a-half-year restraining order from the accuser.
      The court said in a statement: “The sentence considers that it has been proven that the victim did not consent and that there is evidence, in addition to the testimony of the plaintiff, to consider the rape proven.”
      Following the sentence, Alves was sent to Brians 2 prison in Barcelona. He had previously been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest in January 2023.
      Alves can appeal his sentence.
      Copy linkCopiedAlves changed his testimony several times
      Dani Alves changed his story several times as the evidence authorities had against him emerged.
      The Brazillian footballer has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest in January 2023, and was denied repeated bail requests by judges who said his story was inconsistent, while his victim’s version of events remained coherent.
      He first denied knowing his accuser, only to later claim that they had met but nothing happened between them.
      He then changed his version of events again, claiming they had consexual sex: “We were both enjoying ourselves,” he alleged.
      Copy linkCopiedAlves showed no remorse
      Dani Alves refused to apologise to his victim in an interview with a Spanish journalist last year while he was in prison.
      In an exclusive interview from his cell in Brians 2 Prison near Barcelona last June with Spanish TV and newspaper reporter Mayka Navarro, he claimed: “The only person I have to ask for forgiveness is my wife, Joana Sanz.”
      Copy linkCopiedDani Alves could be released in May 2025
      Dani Alves could be released as early as May 2025, despite being sentenced today to four years in prison.
      This is because the ex-Barcelona star has already served one year and one month in prison.
      According to Marca, this could see a judge grant the footballer an early release as soon as May next year.
      Copy linkCopied’A triumph of feminism’
      The general secretary of the left-wing party Podemos has declared Dani Alves’ jailing as a “triumph of feminism.”
      Ione Belarra said: “Years ago this case would have fallen into total impunity.
      “Everyone knows that a rich and famous sexual offender would have gotten away completely unscathed.
      “The sentence is a triumph of feminism.”
      Copy linkCopied‘Anguish and terror’
      The complainant told the court of the “anguish and terror” she felt after Alves’ alleged attack.
      One of her friends told the court she had cried “uncontrollably” after leaving the bathroom.
      The 23-year-old said Alves was both physically and verbally abusive towards her before raping her in the bathroom of a high-end Barcelona nightclub.
      Copy linkCopiedDani Alves to appeal court decision
      Dani Alves’ defence lawyer, Inés Guardiola, has announced to the press at Barcelona Court that they will appeal the sentence, as per Marca. 
      “We are going to review the sentence, but I can tell you that we are going to appeal,” the lawyer said.
      “We continue to believe in the innocence of Mr. Alves. He already knows the sentence and is whole.
      “We will defend his innocence to the end.”
      Copy linkCopiedDani Alves’ career as former Barcelona star jailed for rape
      As well as two spells at Barcelona, Dani Alves played for Seville, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Sao Paulo during his playing career.
      Considered by many the greatest full-backs of all time, he became the oldest player to represent Brazil at the World Cup in December 2022 in Qatar.
      He has now been jailed for more than four years after being found guilty of rape.
      Copy linkCopiedFootballer’s ex claims Alves ‘stank of alcohol’
      Dani Alves’ ex-wife says he “stank of alcohol and collapsed in bed” after arriving home from a night out where he allegedly raped a woman.
      Model Joana Sanz told her ex-husband’s rape trial in Barcelona that Alves also rang her “drunk” from the club where he allegedly forced himself on a 23-year-old woman.
      The Brazilian defender, 40, has been jailed for raping a woman in the toilet of an upmarket Barcelona nightclub on December 30, 2022.
      Copy linkCopiedThe timeline of Dani Alves’ case

      December 30, 2022: A woman alleges she was sexually assaulted in the toilets of Sutton nightclub
      January 1, 2023: Cops in Barcelona are investigating an alleged sexual assault in a nightclub involving Dani Alves.
      January 5, 2023: Dani Alves’s alleged victim makes a formal complaint claiming she was sexually assaulted. CCTV footage shows Alves had been alone for 47 seconds in a toilet at the nightclub with his accuser
      January 20, 2023: Alves had been remanded in custody by a judge in Barcelona. He initially denies ever meeting his accuser but later confirms they had sex in the nightclub’s toilets – but insists was consensual
      January 31, 2023: His wife Joana Sanz, 29, demands divorce
      February 8, 2023: It emerges that Alves is said to be receiving ‘VIP treatment’ in prison
      March 17, 2023: Alves is going on hunger strike following split from wife
      November 14, 2023: The footballer is ordered to stand trial for the alleged assault
      November 24, 2023: Prosecutors demand nine years jail time and to pay the alleged victim  £130,000, if found guilty
      February 5, 2024: Alves appears in court in Spain facing twelve years in jail
      February 6 2024: Joana Sanz testified in court about a “drunk” phone call her husband made to her after the alleged assault
      February 7 2024: Alves tells a Spanish court the encounter was consensual
      February 22 2004: Alves is jailed for more than four years after being found guilty of rape.

      Copy linkCopiedVictim recounts attack
      Dani Alves’ accuser told the prosecution that she was forced to stay in the bathroom with the footballer after asking to leave.
      She claimed he was aggressive with her, insulting and slapping her before forcing the victim to have sex with him.
      During the first day of the footballer’s trial a friend and cousin of his accuser claimed he also groped them in the VIP area.
      The two women claim he then invited their friend, the alleged rape victim, to follow him through a separate door after flirting with her.
      Copy linkCopiedWhat has Dani Alves been found guilty of?
      Dani Alves has been found guilty of raping a woman in the toilet of a Barcelona nightclub.
      The Brazilian defender was accused of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub on December 30, 2022.
      He has previously confirmed he had sex with a woman in the nightclub’s toilet but insisted it was consensual.
      Alves has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest in January 2023.
      He has now been jailed for four and a half years.
      Copy linkCopiedEx-Barcelona star found guilty of rape
      Ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves has been jailed for more than four years after being found guilty of raping a woman in a Spanish nightclub.
      The court ordered that Alves pay £130,000 (150,000 euros) to the victim and sentenced him to four and a half years behind bars.
      “The sentence considers that it has been proven that the victim did not consent, and that there is evidence, in addition to the testimony of the plaintiff, to consider the rape proven,” the court said in a statement.
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      Dani Alves will APPEAL bombshell 4.5-year prison sentence after ex-Barcelona star found guilty of raping woman in club

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      FORMER Barca star Dani Alves is planning to appeal the bombshell four-and-a-half years prison sentence he was handed this morning.The Brazilian defender, 40, was found guilty of raping a woman in the toilets of the nightclub Sutton on December 30, 2022.
      Dani Alves appeared before court earlier this month and denied all the claimsCredit: Reuters
      The footballer’s lawyer Ines Guardiola said they would be appealing the sentenceCredit: Reuters
      The Brazilian defender has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prisonCredit: Reuters
      As well as two spells at Barcelona, Alves played for Seville, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Sao PauloCredit: AFP
      Alves arrived at the Barcelona court this morningCredit: EPA
      The Brazilian was summoned to court at 10am local timeCredit: EPA
      He was ordered to pay £130,000 (150,000 euros) to the victim and stay away from her for nine-and-a-half-years.
      “The sentence considers that it has been proven that the victim did not consent and that there is evidence, in addition to the testimony of the plaintiff, to consider the rape proven,” the court said in a statement.
      Speaking outside the court, Alves’ lawyer Inés Guardiola said they were planning to appeal the sentence.
      She told reporters: “Four-and-a-half years is much better than nine and 12 that the accusation requested, but we are going to appeal because I still believe in Mr Alves’ innocence. 
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      “We are going to review the sentence, but I can tell you that we are going to appeal.
      “We continue to believe in the innocence of Mr Alves. He already knows the sentence and is whole.
      “We will defend his innocence to the end.”
      State prosecutors were seeking nine years while the lawyers representing Alves’s accuser wanted 12 years.
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       Following the sentence, Alves headed back to Brians 2 prison near the Catalan capital.
      In a trial held in Barcelona earlier this month, the footballer denied the allegations and said the encounter had been consensual. 
      The trial, held at Barcelona’s Audiencia Provincial Court lasted three days with the alleged victim, witnesses, and experts testifying.
      The Brazilian defender was accused of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub on December 30, 2022.
      He has previously confirmed he had sex with a woman in the nightclub’s toilet but insisted it was consensual.
      Alves has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest in January 2023.
      In a brief statement, the Barcelona court said Wednesday it had “summoned all parties in the Alves case, including the defendant, to appear in court for a so-called “notification procedure”.
      His accuser told the prosecution that she had willingly entered the bathroom with him, but that he forced her to stay after she wanted to leave.
      She claims that he was aggressive with her, slapping her and insulting her, and then forced her to have sex with him.
      During the first day of the footballer’s trial a friend and cousin of his accuser claimed he also groped them in the VIP area.
      The two women claim he then invited their friend, the alleged rape victim, to follow him through a separate door after flirting with her.
      His ex-wife Joana Sanz told the court Alves “smelled of alcohol” and “he bumped into several pieces of furniture and collapsed on the bed” after arriving home the night of the assault.
      Dani Alves’ model ex Joana Sanz arrives at court to reveal what ‘drunk’ ex-Barcelona star told her moments after ‘rape’
      But she said she didn’t want to talk to him because of “the state he was in”.
      Alves has made repeated bail requests but they have all been turned down, with judges saying his alleged victim’s version of events was coherent and pointing out Alves had changed his story several times as the evidence authorities have against him has emerged.
      In an exclusive interview from his cell in Brians 2 Prison near Barcelona last June with Spanish TV he claimed: “The only person I have to ask for forgiveness is my wife, Joana Sanz.”
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      As well as two spells at Barcelona, Alves has played for Seville, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Sao Paulo.
      He is widely considered one of the greatest full-backs of all time and became the oldest player to represent Brazil at the World Cup in December 2022 in Qatar.
      The defender was found guilty of raping a woman in the nightclub Sutton in Barcelona
      The footballer apologised to his wife Joana after the bombshell claimsCredit: AFP
      His ex-wife told the court he ‘smelled’ of alcohol after arriving home that nightTimeline of Dani Alves’ caseDecember 30, 2022: A woman alleges she was sexually assaulted in the toilets of Sutton nightclub

      January 1, 2023: Cops in Barcelona investigate an alleged sexual assault in a nightclub involving Dani Alves
      January 5, 2023: Dani Alves’ alleged victim makes a formal complaint claiming she was sexually assaulted
      CCTV footage shows Alves had been alone for 47 seconds in a toilet at the nightclub with his accuser
      January 20, 2023: Alves is remanded in custody by a judge in Barcelona
      He initially denies ever meeting his accuser but later confirms they had sex in the nightclub’s toilets – but insists was consensual
      January 31, 2023: His wife Joana Sanz, 29, demands a divorce
      February 8, 2023: It emerges that Alves is said to be receiving ‘VIP treatment’ in prison
      March 17, 2023: Alves goes on a hunger strike following split from wife
      November 14, 2023: The footballer is ordered to stand trial for the alleged assault
      November 24, 2023: Prosecutors demand nine years jail time and to pay the alleged victim  £130,000, if found guilty
      February 5, 2024: Alves appears in court in Spain facing twelve years in jail
      February 6 2024: Joana Sanz testified in court about a “drunk” phone call her husband made to her after the alleged assault
      February 7 2024: Alves tells a Spanish court the encounter was consensual More

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      Real Madrid’s former Tottenham star Luka Modric offered shock new job if cult hero decides to retire at end of season

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      LUKA MODRIC has reportedly been offered a job on the Real Madrid coaching staff should he retire at the end of the season.The former Tottenham star’s contract at the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season.
      Real Madrid have reportedly offered Luka Modrid a coaching roleCredit: Getty
      Modric joined Real Madrid from Tottenham in 2012Credit: AFP or licensors
      Modric, 38, has featured 20 times for Los Blancos in LaLiga this season, scoring once and assisting four more.
      The Athletic has claimed that the midfielder was offered the chance to join Carlo Ancelotti’s backroom staff two months ago.
      The report’s source says that the Croatian rejected the chance, although he was “grateful” for the opportunity.
      It goes on to add that Modric’s rejection was not “definitive” and that he could still consider the role.
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      The outlet continues to suggest that Modric is “still hungry” and is prioritising continuing his playing career.
      Modric was expected to quit Real Madrid at the end of the season with a renewal of his deal “not likely.”
      The midfielder was since linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with multiple clubs in the Middle East interested in his signature.
      This includes an offer from Al-Nassr last summer, but he rejected the move and signed a one-year extension with Real.
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      Modric is currently focusing on his immediate future, which includes winning the LaLiga title for a fourth time.
      The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner is also aiming to take part in Euro 2024 with Croatia.
      Luka Modric ‘will play on into his 40s’ says Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic ahead of Real Madrid Champions League clash
      Ancelotti has previously spoken about the midfielder’s future and insisted that he will make his own decision.
      He said: “As I have already said (on other occasions), Luka is a legend of football, of Real Madrid.
      “The decisions for next season have to be taken by him.” More

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      World Cup icon and former Champions League finalist, 38, comes out of retirement to join South American non-league side

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      DIEGO GODIN has come out of retirement to join a non-league side.The former Atletico Madrid defender has linked up with Uruguayan outfit Centro Recreativo Porongos FC.
      Diego Godin has come out of retirementCredit: AFP or licensors
      He last played for Velez Sarsfield in ArgentinaCredit: Getty
      Godin, 38, will be a part of the squad for the 2024 season in the Flores Capital Soccer League.
      A club statement on social media read: “Welcome to Porongos, Diego!
      “Diego Godin will be part of the First Division squad in the 2024 season.”
      The club also uploaded a video which showcased some of Godin’s most memorable moments when playing for Uruguay.
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      The Uruguayan initially hung up his boots last July after leaving Argentine outfit Velez Sarsfield.
      He enjoyed a successful career spanning 20 years and eight different clubs before joining Porongos.

      In 2010, he joined Atletico Madrid, where he became one of Europe’s top defenders.
      Godin won the LaLiga title in 2014 and the Copa del Ray in 2013 as well as the Europa League twice.
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      He was a part of the team that reached the Champions League final in 2014 and 2016.
      However, he suffered defeat on both occasions, each time to cross-city rivals Real Madrid.
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      Godin left the club in 2019 as he moved to Italy and had spells at Inter Milan and Cagliari.
      On an international level, he earned 161 caps for Uruguay, with his first coming back in 2005.
      He featured in four World Cup tournaments for the nation and won the Copa America in 2011. More